USAFE-AFAFRICA/A4 visits Chabelley Airfield for hands on experience

U.S. Air Force Maj. Joseph Schneider, United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa/A4SO deputy chief of current operations, scans the perimeter from a defensive fighting position using an advanced optic at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Dec. 1, 2021. USAFE-AFAFRICA is responsible for equipping security forces with resources like these optics to support advanced defensive capabilities throughout Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ericka A. Woolever)

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USAFE-AFAFRICA/A4 visits Chabelley Airfield for hands on experience

A picture of an advanced optic from a defensive fighting position was taken during a USAFE-AFAFRICA/A4 site visit at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Dec. 1, 2021. During the visit headquarters staff were able to gain familiarization of ongoing base defense and infrastructure projects, such as optics. These optics were recently delivered and are an important enhancement to the base defense capabilities, giving U.S. security forces increased ability to accurately engage an enemy force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ericka A. Woolever)

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USAFE-AFAFRICA/A4 visits Chabelley Airfield for hands on experience

U.S. Air Force Captain Sarah Brown, 776th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron base civil engineer, right, talks to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col Vincent Bongioanni, United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa/A4CA chief civil engineer Africa branch, left, during a site visit at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Dec. 1, 2021. Site visits like these provide headquarters agencies a first-hand perspective on team preparedness, capabilities, and ground level situational awareness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ericka A. Woolever)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Vincent Bongioanni, United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa/A4CA chief civil engineer Africa branch, inspects equipment during a site visit at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Dec. 1, 2021. During his site visit, Bongioanni visited various parts of Chabelley Airfield providing him a better understanding of how his major command team can support the 776th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ericka A. Woolever)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col Vincent Bongioanni, United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA)/A4CA chief civil engineer Africa branch, left, and U.S. Air Force Maj. Joseph Schneider, USAFE-AFAFRICA/A4SO deputy chief of current operations, talk in the dining facility at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Dec. 1, 2021. During their visit, they met with various members from the 776th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron (EABS) who are responsible for installation upkeep and maintenance. Members from agency headquarters often conduct site visits to obtain ground level situational awareness, which helps them better support the expeditionary mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ericka A. Woolever)

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U.S. Air Force Captain Sarah Brown, 776th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron base civil engineer, left, talks to U.S. Air Force Maj. Micheal Gund, 435th Air Expeditionary Wing civil engineer, right, about the work to repair the storage area during a site visit at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Dec. 1, 2021. Members from agency headquarters often conduct site visits with downrange personnel to obtain ground level situational awareness, which helps them better support their mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ericka A. Woolever)

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USAFE-AFAFRICA/A4 visits Chabelley Airfield for hands on experience

Published Dec. 10, 2021
By Senior Airman Ericka Woolever
435th Air Expeditionary Wing

CHABELLEY AIRFIELD, CHABELLEY, Djibouti -- U.S. Air Force Maj. Joseph Schneider, United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa/A4SO deputy chief of current operations, scans the perimeter from a defensive fighting position using an advanced optic at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Dec. 1, 2021. USAFE-AFAFRICA is responsible for equipping security forces with resources like these optics to support advanced defensive capabilities throughout Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ericka A. Woolever)

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USAFE-AFAFRICA/A4 visits Chabelley Airfield for hands on experience

USAFE-AFAFRICA/A4 visits Chabelley Airfield for hands on experience

USAFE-AFAFRICA/A4 visits Chabelley Airfield for hands on experience

USAFE-AFAFRICA/A4 visits Chabelley Airfield for hands on experience

USAFE-AFAFRICA/A4 visits Chabelley Airfield for hands on experience

USAFE-AFAFRICA/A4 visits Chabelley Airfield for hands on experience